10. Akshay Kumar – 150 plus films
Akshay Kumar, known as the “Khiladi of Bollywood” has appeared in over 150 plus movies, delivering a good number of blockbusters and won numerous awards, two national awards and two Filmfare awards included.
He began his career in 1991 and had his first commercial success immediately a year later. In addition to his acting career, he also worked as a stuntman. Akshay Kumar is one of the most versatile and philanthropic actors in the industry.
9. Rajesh Khanna – 163 films
Known as one of the most beloved legends of Bollywood. Rajesh Khanna’s acting career was spanned from 1966-2012. He was often called “the first superstar” of Indian cinema and held the record of the greatest number of films as a solo leading hero. He achieved an unprecedented 17 consecutive hit films as a solo lead between 1969 and 1971.
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8. Naseeruddin Shah – 200 plus films
Naseeruddin Shah has acted in over 200 plus movies. He has had a long and prolific career in both mainstream and parallel cinema, as well as international projects. Apart from being an incredibly versatile actor, he was also an exceptional director as well.
His extensive filmography spans over five decades. He opened his Bollywood acting career in 1975 with his debut film “Nishant”. He has won three national awards and three Filmfare awards out of several other awards.
7. Amitabh Bachchan – 200 plus films
Amitabh Bachchan, undoubtedly the most favourite actor Bollywood has ever produced. The veteran actor has reigned his dominance in the industry for a while. He has starred in over 200 films throughout his career with a span of five decades.
He is widely regarded as an iconic and inspirational figure in the Hindi film industry. He has demonstrated versatility, transitioning from early roles to becoming the “angry young man” and later becoming an elder statesman of the industry.
6. Paresh Rawal – 200 plus films
Paresh Rawal has appeared in over 200 movies throughout his career. His filmography includes a wide range of roles in both Hindi and Gujarati cinema, with notable films like Hera Pheri, OMG! And many more films.
He has worked primarily in Hindi cinema but has also acted in a few Telugu and Tamil films. His extensive filmography includes a wide variety of roles, from villainous characters early in his career to highly acclaimed comedic and character roles later, such as the iconic Baburao Ganpatrao Apte in the Hera Pheri franchise.
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5. Dharmendra – 306 films
Dharmendra has appeared in over 300 films, with some sources citing a specific number as high as 306. His career began in 1960 and spans over six decades, making him one of the most successful and longest-running actors in Indian cinema. He has delivered many blockbusters in his career including his last film, Rocky Rani Kii Prem Kahani in 2023.
He holds the record for starring in the highest number of hit films in Hindi cinema and is widely considered one of its greatest and most commercially successful film stars.
4. Mithun Chakraborty – 350 plus films
Mithun Chakraborty having a career span of over five decades and still ongoing, has appeared in over 350 films, including Hindi, Bengali, and other language movies. His career spans more than five decades, and he is known for acting in many films across multiple Indian languages.
Chakraborty holds the record for acting in a high number of films as a lead actor and is known for his extensive filmography, which includes a mix of hits and a significant number of B-grade films, particularly during the 1990s to keep single-screen theatres running.
3. Johnny Lever – 350 plus films
Johnny Lever has acted in over 350 films throughout his career, though the exact total varies across different sources and is not definitively stated. His prolific career began in 1984, and he is known for his work in numerous Bollywood films.
He made his debut in 1984, with an ongoing career span till date. He is commonly known for comic roles in the movies.
2. Anupam Kher – 500 plus films
Anupam Kher has acted in over 540 films throughout his career, which spans four decades. He has worked in both Bollywood and international cinema, appearing in films across multiple languages. He has an extensive filmography that includes both mainstream Hindi cinema and critically acclaimed international projects.
Anupam Kher has also acted on a few international projects like Bend It Like Beckham (2002), Lust, Caution (2007), and Silver Linings Playbook (2012).
1. Shakti Kapoor – 700 plus films
Shakti Kapoor is mostly known for playing villainous and comical characters. In a career spanning over three decades, Kapoor has appeared in more than 700 films. The Indian actor is commonly known for his villain and comical roles in the Bollywood industry.
Written by Kevin